Elementary French II

Topic outline

General

Marlboro College

Spring 2013

HUM1516 Elementary French II

MWF: 9:00am – 9:50am in D33E

Professor: Dr. Boukary Sawadogo

boukary@marlboro.edu

Course description and objectives:

This course is the continuation of Elementary French I. This course builds on and expands language and cultural skills learned in the first semester. So, students will continue to develop their basic skills in French language competency including listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is designed to facilitate active learning about the francophone world through study of its language and cultures. Emphasis is on vocabulary building, basic grammar structures, and cultural and historical knowledge. Prerequisite: Elementary French I or permission of the instructor.

Grades will be calculated on a 1000-point scale, comprised of points earned for attendance + participation, homework, quizzes, journals, and chapter exams. Missed work in any category will result in a zero, which will lower the overall course grade.

Point distribution

Grades

3 Units = 300

894.5-1000 points = A

10 Quizzes = 150

794.5-894 points = B

Homework = 175

694.5-794 points = C

Attendance & Participation = 150

594.5-694 points = D

3 Journals = 75

000-594 points = F

Final = 150

Unit Tests

Each test covers two units, and the test is comprehensive and detailed. Each test includes the following rubrics: listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and/or culture. There will be three unit tests over the semester.

Quizzes

Short quizzes will be given during class time to reinforce the contents of the lessons. It is a total of 10 quizzes that will be given throughout the semester.

Homework

For this class, you will be expected to complete the assigned exercises for each lesson or unit. The work will be done on your own and will need be to be completed by the assigned due dates. (see syllabus)

No late homework!!

Attendance & Participation

You will be graded on your daily oral participation. As such, you are expected to attend every class. Participation is a key component to your language learning and will have an impact on your grade. Participation grades reflect attendance and participation in individual, group, and whole-class activities in class meetings. Late arrival, lack of preparedness, and insufficient participation during class activities will result in lower participation scores. If you miss a class, it is your

Each student is allowed only two unexcused absences. Additional absences will also result in a reduction of 15 points from the FINAL GRADE TOTAL. That is, if you have a 920 final grade, but with three extra absences (-45), your grade will drop to 875.

Journals

You will write three short essay-format journals during the term. Journal assignments will be distributed at regular intervals. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE ANY COMPUTER TRANSLATION PROGRAMS OR SOFTWARE: ALL WORK MUST BE YOUR OWN.

Final Exam

The final exam will be comprehensive.

**The professor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus and class policies as needed. **